Salmon starter recipes

From smoked salmon blinis to a stunning choux wreath, these salmon recipes all make extra special starters before the main event.

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Vesper martini-cured salmon with rye blinis

Christmas starter recipes

Vesper martini-cured salmon with rye blinis

These Vesper Martini-cured salmon and rye blinis are inspired by the Bond film, Casino Royale....

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Cured salmon with crème fraîche and dill

Salmon starter recipes

Cured salmon with crème fraîche and dill

Curing your own salmon is easy to do and adds an extra touch of wow-factor...

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Mini beetroot and horseradish blinis

Canapé recipes

Mini beetroot and horseradish blinis

Feed a crowd with these pretty ‘n’ pink beetroot blinis. Top with fiery horseradish and...

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Cumin-cured salmon

Salmon fillet recipes

Cumin-cured salmon

Home-curing is such a rewarding way of preparing meat or fish. Have a go at...

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Pepparrotssås (horseradish sauce) with pickled herring and hot-smoked salmon

Healthy salmon recipes

Pepparrotssås (horseradish sauce) with pickled herring and hot-smoked...

If you like the fiery heat of horseradish, then you’ll love this easy Scandi-style starter,...

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Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and horseradish dip

Showstopping salmon recipes

Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and...

An impressive tear-and-share cheesy profiterole wreath served with a fiery smoked salmon, horseradish and cream...

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Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

Christmas starter recipes

Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

The refreshing flavours of clementine and fennel cut through the salty richness of the smoked...

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Salmon tartare blinis

Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes

Salmon tartare blinis

It wouldn’t be a party without canapés – Raymond Blanc puts his twist on a...

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Horseradish and preserved lemon salmon roulade

Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes

Horseradish and preserved lemon salmon roulade

Salmon roulade is retro no more – our new take on the classic recipe combines...

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Smoked salmon and dill dip

Burns Night recipes

Smoked salmon and dill dip

A perfect accompaniment for breadsticks, crunchy crudités or used as a sandwich spread.

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Smoked salmon latkes with Scandinavian horseradish cream

Brunch recipe ideas

Smoked salmon latkes with Scandinavian horseradish cream

Forget blinis – when it comes to dinner party nibbles, it’s all about these crisp,...

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Smoked salmon pâté with quick-pickled radish and cucumber

Speedy salmon recipes

Smoked salmon pâté with quick-pickled radish and cucumber

Smoked salmon pâté, served with blinis or toasted sourdough, is an excellent quick-fix starter recipe.

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Salmon terrine

Make-ahead Christmas starters

Salmon terrine

A recipe that everyone should have in their repertoire, this classic salmon terrine comes with...

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Lemon risotto cakes with smoked salmon and horseradish cream

Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes

Lemon risotto cakes with smoked salmon and horseradish...

Lemony, crunchy risotto cakes topped with rich smoked salmon and a dollop of zingy horseradish...

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Potato latkes with smoked salmon and horseradish crème fraîche

Brunch recipe ideas

Potato latkes with smoked salmon and horseradish crème...

Crispy potato pancakes pair perfectly with creamy crème fraîche in this traditional Jewish dish.

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Salmon tartare with chicory

Healthy fish recipes

Salmon tartare with chicory

Michel Roux Jr’s light salmon starter recipe is best made using the freshest fish from...

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Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill pâté

Christmas starter recipes

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill pâté

This quick and easy smoked salmon pâté recipe is served with a homemade caraway soda...

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Beetroot and smoked salmon tart with horseradish

Last minute Christmas recipes

Beetroot and smoked salmon tart with horseradish

This is a quick and healthy recipe with a great combination of smoked salmon, beetroot...

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Blinis with smoked salmon and dill pâté

Make-ahead Christmas starters

Blinis with smoked salmon and dill pâté

These blinis with smoked salmon and dill pâté make an ideal canapé recipe to serve...

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Smoked salmon pancake wraps

Savoury pancake recipes

Smoked salmon pancake wraps

These smoked salmon pancake wraps look like mini roulades on the plate. A great choice...

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Warm potato pancakes with Scottish smoked salmon

Scottish recipes

Warm potato pancakes with Scottish smoked salmon

These warm potato pancakes with Scottish smoked salmon are a light, fresh, homely starter recipe...

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Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

Make-ahead Christmas starters

Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

After a classic smoked salmon starter? Make these easy to prepare individual smoked salmon terrines...

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Baked eggs with smoked salmon

Christmas breakfast recipes

Baked eggs with smoked salmon

Creamy baked eggs with smoked salmon make a scrumptious breakfast or starter.

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Cheat’s salmon and cream cheese tarts

Salmon starter recipes

Cheat’s salmon and cream cheese tarts

With only four ingredients, this is an easy midweek supper that’s smart enough for entertaining...

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